CHAPTER 461: CHAPTER 461 BIG BAD WOLF

"Kekeke. Just like that.

Unsettled, aren’t you? Terrified? Anxious?

These negative emotions will undoubtedly become the best nourishment for the Demon Lord.

Kekeke."

The eerie laughter echoed through the Demon Temple as Tu Jing stepped merrily into the darkness.

The shadow in his hand dissipated without a trace, and Kai Bu’s expression looked extremely unsightly, as if the nightmare he had just experienced was about to become reality soon.

He could only blame himself for not having eradicated him completely back then; if he had, he wouldn’t have to worry about his return to take everything away.

Lowering his hand, Kai Bu turned his beast ears, catching the faint sound of footsteps behind him. He turned around to see a silver-haired young girl looking at him with concern,

"Uncle, who were you talking to?"

The silver-haired girl also had wolf tails and ears, distinct from humans. She wasn’t very tall, and her slender figure was quietly developing, wrapped in a light blue dress with green trim, giving off an innocent, youthful vibe.

"It’s nothing, Dream Moon. I was just talking to myself. I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, just a bit tired and grumbling a little."

The previously unpleasant expression vanished as if by rocket, and Kai Bu showed Dream Moon a warm, friendly smile,

"Dream Moon, why did you follow me?"

Clutching the hem of her dress unconsciously, Dream Moon expressed her anxieties,

"The Old Clan Chief hasn’t been well lately, and I fear his days are numbered.

Uncle, you haven’t been in good spirits either...

You must be worried about the Old Clan Chief’s health, worried enough that you can’t even sleep well at night, right?

You have a habit of going out for exercises; I was so worried that something might happen to you, so I secretly followed to make sure you were safe.

It’s all because of my useless father that things have gotten this bad, putting such a burden on you, Uncle.

And he even hurt mother.

I just can’t understand why, when mother passed away the year before last, she still kept mentioning his name.

It was clearly his fault that mother fell severely ill.

Even though Mother was seriously sick, she just wanted to see him one last time, yet there has been no word from him for so long.

Why can’t he just admit his faults... He never cared about mother and me at all.

That man is not my father, nor does he deserve to be called a husband."

As she spoke, tears uncontrollably welled up in Dream Moon’s eyes. Kai Bu stepped forward, embracing Dream Moon, and gently stroked her silky silver hair, soothing her,

"Since it has already happened, don’t be sad. At this point, we can only accept it.

I never thought that my cousin would do such a thing for power.

Blame me. If I had noticed sooner and advised him in time, things might not have reached this point.

If back then I had the strength to catch him and stop all his actions, your mother would not have suffered like that..."

Every time Dream Moon thought about her father’s deeds, her heart ached immensely.

She sobbed softly, "Uncle, you need not blame yourself. It’s not your fault. Please take care of yourself. You are now the backbone of our tribe. What would we do if something happened to you again?"

"Thank you for your concern, Dream Moon. I swear I will not fall. I will definitely become a qualified clan leader in place of your father."

In the depths of the forest, no one noticed the sly smile that briefly crossed Kai Bu’s face.

He still tightly held an ace up his sleeve, just waiting for the right moment to use it.

He could definitely, just like the last time, drive Lotcar out of the tribe again, leaving him nowhere to belong.

...

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As the sun set behind the mountains, Yang Yu and the others finally made it back to town just before dark.

The antidote made from poison liquid was very effective. After Jiao Sha took the potion, the purple on his body slowly began to fade.

However, even after the toxins were neutralized, Jiao Sha’s body remained weak and would require some time to recuperate.

Yang Yu and the others initially wanted to wait a few days, waiting for Jiao Sha to recover before starting to cross the desert.

Unexpectedly, Qing Shi volunteered to lead Yang Yu and the others through the desert this time.

Jiao Sha was surprised by Qing Shi’s decision, but seeing the determined look on his son’s face, he knew that Qing Shi had grown unprecedentedly from his trip to the desert with Yang Yu.

Sometimes, growth comes that suddenly.

Just like some people growing up overnight with the help of big sisters.

Considering the dangers that could be encountered in the desert, Jiao Sha first sought the opinions of Yang Yu and the others on whether they should allow Qing Shi to lead them through the desert alone, completing his final trial as a desert guide.

Yang Yu didn’t think twice and agreed to let Qing Shi be their desert guide.

The Gobi was a place where nothing much could be done other than standing at the door enjoying the northwest wind every day and playing cards in the inn. What if Jiao Sha recovered but their team got lost in card games?

It was better to leave early. The sooner they reached the Wansheng Country, the sooner they could obtain Racial Essence and break through the level cap.

Bai Jin and others were almost ten levels ahead of Yang Yu. If they continued to level up, he would end up like He Meng, just idly watching from the side.

The problem was, He Meng could level up while idly watching, but he couldn’t even muster a fart.

Besides, setting off early might lead to encountering something interesting in the desert. If they could find a creature like Mother Spider, perhaps they could significantly advance their progress in gathering clues.

After discussing with Qing Shi, they decided to leave the next morning.

Yang Yu planned to find an inn to have a good meal and a good night’s rest.

But just as they were about to leave, a group of slave hunters eagerly arrived at Qing Shi’s residence.

These slave hunters, due to some minor issues, arrived later than in previous years and missed the last hunting bus, naturally failing to find a desert guide.

Hearing that curing Jiao Sha’s illness would secure a desert guide, they randomly called a doctor.

When the slave hunters found out that Yang Yu and his crew had already resolved the issue, they turned their focus toward them. There were about twenty people in this mid-sized slave hunter team. They presumed Yang Yu’s small four-person team would gladly accept their request for a free ride.

Yang Yu didn’t bother much with talk and led the group to the desert near the Gobi.

He had been teaching Iyas and the others team combat for so long without them having a real fight with anyone. Naturally, Yang Yu had to thoroughly inspect their performance.

It’s important to note that this arrogant group of slave hunters had somewhat low attributes. They needed to be cautious to not let them die too quickly.